Oklahoma RB Joe Mixon apologizes for punching female student in 2014

Oklahoma sophomore running back Joe Mixon issued a statement apologizing for punching a female student in July 2014.

Mixon was suspended for the entire 2014 season after being charged with a misdemeanor after hitting Amelia Molitor at a sandwhich shop near campus. The hit resulted in fracturing four bones in Molitor's face.

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“For the last two years, my lawyers have advised me against speaking publicly about an incident that occurred very shortly after I arrived in Norman,” Mixon wrote in a statement. “Today, I want to say what everyone deserves to hear from me about this matter: I am sorry.

“I apologize to Amelia Molitor and the friends who were with her that night. I apologize to my teammates, coaches, the University of Oklahoma and its fans. I apologize to my family and friends. I realize I let a lot of people down. I apologize to all those I disappointed or hurt.”

Mixon says that that racial slurs were hurled at him during the incident.

“I was not drinking,” Mixon said. “I have never had a drink in my life. At the end of the night, a group of apparently drunk people started harassing us. Some of my teammates were wise enough to leave. I did not, and I am sorry.”

Molitor sued Mixon in civil court for negligence, willful and wanton misconduct, and intentional infliction of emotional distress, but earlier this week a judge threw out a majority of the lawsuit,

Mixon, who was suspended earlier this season for a violation of team rules, leads Oklahoma in rushing this season with 1,084 yards while scoring seven touchdowns. He has also caught 30 passes for 430 yards and four more scores.